Friday, November 2, 2007

EDC 102 Class 25: Summing up Standards-Based Teaching

Learning Goal

• Describe the concerns (good) teachers express about adhering to standards and participating in NCLB.
• Suggest ways to prepare to be an engaging teacher under NCLB constraints.

Due Today

• Draft SBLDs (by midnight)
• Tip Your Editor I (optional)
• CR Revisions (optional)

Activities

• Discuss in small groups:
  • What did you see in your lessons?
  • What are your thoughts about SB Teaching?
• Compare your impressions with what teachers are saying about NCLB.
• Listen to one, two, or three Merrow Report podcasts on NCLB.
  • What were your group's reactions?
• Answer the question: How should you prepare to be an effective (and fun) teacher?

Upcoming Due Dates

• Due Monday: Quiz - Ch 5
• Due Next Friday:
  • SBLDs - Final Version
  • Policy Group Signup
  • Tip your editor II.